Connect to a MySQL database

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I know i should be using MS SQL but most clients here cant purchase it. Please someone give me a starting clue as to how i can connect to a MySql database

Thanks in advance.

Posted 26-Jul-10 22:23pm

joseph k

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DaveAuld · Answer 1 · 2010-07-26T22:38:00

Solution 1

There is a .Net compliant connector for MySQL; it is available here;

http://www.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/[^]

The if you look here;
http://www.connectionstrings.com/mysql#p28[^] there is an example connection string.

Posted 26-Jul-10 22:38pm

DaveAuld

**Dalek Dave** · Answer 2 · 2010-07-26T22:43:00

Solution 2

When learning it, I used the Mike Hillyer website.

It is clear and concise, gives examples and is easy to follow.

See Here[^]

There are several parts so just work through at your own pace.

Posted 26-Jul-10 22:43pm

Dalek Dave

joseph k · Answer 3 · 2010-07-27T00:56:00

Solution 3

Thanks guys, i will appreciate more samples...

Posted 27-Jul-10 0:56am

joseph k

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